Decoupage steps

Cover your workspace with paper to protect it from messes. Sand and fill in any holes if you plan to stain or paint the furniture. Paint and seal the terra cotta.

To get started with decoupage , you cut out pictures and glue them onto an object. You probably have everything you need to make your project lying around your home right now. Gather your supplies and start crafting.

STEP ONE: Prepare your surface. Almost any surface can be used to create a decoupage project. Suitable surfaces include woo papier mache, terra cotta, tin,.

If you aren’t sure what to pick, that’s totally understandable – that’s why I’ve written this Mod. Decide on a decoupage medium, or glue, to adhere your images to the jar. Place the images onto the jar.

Allow the decoupage glue to dry. D decoupage is a great way to build up some pretty layered and dimensional paper based pictures and designs for framed art, handmade cards, special gift tags and even scrapbook pages.

Ceramic plate decoupage involves the same basic steps as regular decoupage. First we have to prepare the surface, then add colors. And finally merge the tissue with the surface and finish it off. Step – Priming the surface with Gesso Apply even coat of Gesso. Start by cleaning the surface thoroughly and allowing it to dry.

Select your pictures and cut them out. To decoupage was easier to perform, the eggshell does not need to be broken into too small pieces. First, decide what item you want to decoupage. Decoupage boxes for jewelry, decoupaged table tops,.

Once your paper or fabric is cut, grab a sponge brush and dip it into decoupage medium. Apply the medium on the back of each strip and the place it in the desired position on your project. Continue adding more strips (if necessary) until the project is covered to your liking. It is always recommended to start practicing decoupage on hard-surfaced materials first rather than trying it on paper or fabric.

The sky is the limit here. Use a solid sheet of decorative paper to cover a tray or box, or create a collage using magazine clippings, cuttings from photos or random shapes. After you have chosen the pictures and cutouts, it is a good idea to apply a coat.

Once dry, brush over painted surface with your crackle medium.

For gluing the cut outs. Choose your second paint color. Created in Moss Cottage, Dundrum, Dublin.